Patient Care Technician – Hybrid ICU/Stepdown

Bon Secours Mercy Health

. Provide direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional .

Posted 11/12/2026part-timeLima • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in providing direct patient care, including vital signs monitoring, personal hygiene assistance, and mobility support. Possesses strong communication skills to effectively liaise between patients and healthcare professionals while ensuring adherence to safety standards and documentation protocols.

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BLS Basic Life Support CertificationPatient Care DocumentationInfection Prevention KnowledgeClinical Technology UsePatient Mobility Assistance

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MonitoringBasic Hygiene CarePatient Data CollectionTherapeutic Transfer TechniquesActivities of Daily Living Assistance

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCustomer Service OrientationAccountabilityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

EPIC Electronic Health Record

Certifications & Qualifications

CNA CertificationSTNA CertificationNurse Aide State Testing

Industry Keywords

Patient CareHealthcare Safety StandardsInfection PreventionAcute Care ExperienceLong-Term Care Facility Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional
Provide basic patient care, including comfort, vital signs, personal care, hygiene, mobility, and unit-based specialty duties
Act as liaison between patients and nurses to report changes and concerns
Provide customer service to patients, families, visitors, and employees
Document patient care accurately, precisely, and timely
Participate in hand-off/report of pertinent patient and departmental information
Perform delegated tasks after competency validation
Mobilize patients using therapeutic transfer techniques that foster independence and safety
Encourage patients to complete tasks as independently as possible
Individualize care based on patients’ interests and hobbies

Requirements

What you’ll need

BLS Basic Life Support (American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider) required prior to hire at RSFH; BLS preferred upon hire at BSMH locations and must be obtained from an approved source prior to direct patient care
Successful completion of a nursing aide training program, or successful passing of STNA/CNA/Nurse Aide state testing, or completion of one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation in a nursing program, or 1 year of relevant clinical-setting experience
Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and a current Roper St. Francis teammate; must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire
Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and current CMA certification; must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire
Currently enrolled in or a graduate of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in any field with no experience requirement; must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire
Ability to clearly communicate and follow directions within the healthcare team
Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations
Knowledge and demonstration of infection prevention and transmission-based precautions
Understanding of clerical duties and office-based technology
Patient data collection and documentation, including vital signs, intake/output, and changes in patient condition
Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care
Ability to assist with feeding, hydration, nutrition, bowel and bladder elimination, ambulation, and patient mobility
Use of clinical technology
Accountability for completion of assigned tasks and escalation of concerns via chain of command
Recent experience in acute care, physician's office, home health/hospice, or long-term care facility preferred
EPIC Electronic Health Record training preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support